Dong Kingman (1911–2000)
Dong Kingman is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dong Kingman sold in 2026 for $5,808, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Kingman work is $1,875.
The median Dong Kingman work on paper sells for $2,500 across 33 lots.
The median Dong Kingman print sells for $267 across 5 lots.
The median Dong Kingman painting sells for $2,938 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dong Kingman work on papers typically sell for $1,000–$5,380 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $267‡ | $1,062 | 71.4% | 2022-12-17 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,938 | $4,000 | 66.7% | 2017-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $2,500†‡ | $11,750 | 80.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,600 | $11,750 | — | 2021-08-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dong Kingman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $267 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,938, record $4,000. A typical Dong Kingman painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,600.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $100–$468‡ | $267‡ | $1,062 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,332–$4,031 | $1,750 | $6,782 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,000–$5,380†‡ | $2,590†‡ | $11,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $11,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $9,600 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,062 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $468 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dong Kingman worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Kingman work is $1,875. The median Dong Kingman work on paper sells for $2,500 across 33 lots. The median Dong Kingman print sells for $267 across 5 lots. The median Dong Kingman painting sells for $2,938 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dong Kingman work on papers typically sell for $1,000–$5,380 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Dong Kingman work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dong Kingman work on paper is $2,500. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dong Kingman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dong Kingman work on paper is $11,750.
What is the average price of a medium Dong Kingman work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dong Kingman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Dong Kingman's auction record?
Dong Kingman's auction record is $11,750, set in 2006.
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